Band 6 - Urology CNS
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Job summary
Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our team in the uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team. We are located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
You will be expected for work during our hours of service which run Monday -- Friday 8am -- 4pm.
The successful candidate will either work alongside the senior prostate cancer CNS or the senior bladder cancer CNS in the out-patient department and within the wider urology CNS team.
X2 full time positions fixed term for 12 months
Main duties of the job
Managing patients with urological malignancies with an emphasis on prostate and bladder cancers.
Assist with administration of intravesical chemotherapy.
Assist with administration of androgen deprivation treatment.
Managing prostate and bladder cancer patients throughout their cancer pathway; both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice.
They will deputise for the senior CNSs and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards.
They will have continuing clinical responsibility for their patient case load in the absence of the senior CNSs and in addition the deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff and be visible and approachable for patients, staff and visitors.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
20 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Secondment
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1081716PM
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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